Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 14786, Lewis Gilbert, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass-
Gilbert, Lewis Naomi
W 14786
CONTENTS

21.485 Massachusetts
Lewis Gilbert of Everett in the State of Mass who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Crocker of the 1st Regt. commanded by Col. Brewer in the Mass line for 20 months
Certificate
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 10 Dollars 67 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 a day of Sept 1833 and sent to J. F. Hickinson Amherst Mass
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1833 $166.67 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Mar 34. 33.34 $200.01
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by H. D. Addison Clerk, Book E Vol. 3 Page 29

✓ 4461 Massachusetts
Naomi Gilbert widow of Lewis Gilbert who was a private in the Mass ts Line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 66 Dollars 67 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the Eighteenth day of Jan y 1844 and sent to
J. L. Smallidge Shutesbury Mass ts
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book Cl Vol. / Page 43
Instructions under the Act of 1844 - sent to E. Dickinson. Aug. 16. 1844. Amherst. Mass ts

17436 Lewis Gilbert
Parat 20 Months
6669 2
13334
33.33
4 x 16 ob 1669
June 15 1833
S. F. Dickinson Esq Amherst. Mass Mr Geo Greenleaf Esq Greenfield
Edward H. B.
Franklin Co. Mass

BRIEF in the case of of Linnitt
Lewis Silbert in the State of Mass (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 79 years  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     In 17/6 — 8 — As a private Gen. Col. Brockton Col. Brewer   — 1 — — partisan  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? none mentioned  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Easton Mass  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? by documentary proof & traditionary evidence  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? not properly corrected 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
for [Signature]
Examining Clerk.

I Luther Broad of Swivett in the County of Franklin and Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Depose and say that the following is a true Copy of the Records of the Births and Deaths of Lewis Gilbert late of Swivett in said County and of the family of the said Lewis and in the hands of Naomi Gilbert wife of the said Lewis
Lewis Gilbert was born 4 th April 1754 Wednesday
Lewis Gilbert died January 2. 1835 -
Naomi Gilbert was born October 17 - 1754
Solomon Gilbert was born February 28 - 1779
Died February 6 - 1794
Christopher Gilbert was born September 4 th Monday 1780
Hannah Gilbert was born August 22 - 1781 Thursday
The Birth and death of a son February 1784
Lewis Gilbert was born June 11 th 1785 Saturday
Alpheus Gilbert was born May 17 - 1787 Thursday
Reuel Gilbert was born July 21 - 1789 Thursday
Died the 17 th February 1825 -
Emma Gilbert was born December 18 - 1791 Sunday
Increase Gilbert was born July 21 - 1791 Thursday
Levina Gilbert was born May 17 - 1795 Friday
Lucy Gilbert was born May 16 - 1800 Friday
Abner Gilbert was born April 6 - 1802 Tuesday
Bethuel Gilbert was born April 23 - 1804 Monday
I further depose and say that I have lived by and been acquainted with the the above named Lewis & Naomi wife of the Lewis and their family for the space of forty years and am confident that the record of which this is a copy is a true Record.
Luther Broad
Franklin Is. June 6 - 1834
Then the above named Luther Broad who is a credible witness affirmed and made solemn oath that the above deposition by him subscribed is true.
Before me Joseph L. Smallidge Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Franklin ss.
I Elijah Alvord, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the county of Franklin, do hereby certify that Joseph L. Smallidge is a Justice of the Peace duly commissioned and qualified; and that the within signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said court at Greenfield this fourteenth day of June A.D. 1839
E. Alvord, Clerk
Luther Broad Deposition

45-45 Naomi Gilbert Serifin Uppachumette
4545 Naomi Gilbert, Declaration

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7 th of July 1838, Entitled an Act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows
State of Massachusetts } ss County of Franklin }
On this sixth day of November A.D. 1838 in open Court before Richard E. Newcomb Judge of Probate for said County Naomi Gilbert of Leavitt in the County of Franklin aged seventy seven years Who being first duly sworn according to the law, doth, on her oath, make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed July 7 - 1838 entitled an Act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows:
That she is the Widow of Lewis Gilbert Who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution, for which service he received a pension from the United States under the Act of Congress passed the seventh day of June A.D. 1832 during life and after his decease she applied for and received as her Widow the annuity due. She further declares that her maiden name was Naomi Adams and that she is the Widow of the said Lewis Gilbert Deceased -
For evidence of the services of the said Lewis Gilbert reference may be had to the papers on file in the Department at Washington
She further Declares that she was married to the said Lewis Gilbert the latter part of July in the year of our Lord seventeen hundred and seventy eight: That her husband the aforesaid Lewis died on the second day of January eighteen hundred and thirty five
That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January seventeen hundred and ninety four viz. at the time above stated -
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written
Before me
R. E. Newcomb
Naomi Gilbert
Judge of Probate
And the said Judge of Probate doth hereby declare his opinion after the investigation of the matter, that the said Lewis Gilbert was a soldier in the army of the revolution, for which he received a pension from the United States as stated in the above declaration; that the said Applicant above named was married to the said Lewis as above declared; that the said Lewis died on the second day of January A.D. 1835; and that the said applicant has ever since remained a widow
R. E. Newcomb
Judge of Probate

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Franklin ss
I Elisha Alvord, Register of Probate for the county of Franklin do hereby certify that Richard E. Newcomb is the Judge of Probate for said county; and that the within signatures purporting to be his, are genuine.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of the Probate Court for said county this eighth day of November A.D. 1838 E. Alvord Reg. Probate.

Lewis Gilbert Severett Militia & Continental.
17435.

I Lewis Gilbert within named, do make this further & suppletory declaration, in the premises; viz, the term of service of eight months, within mentioned, I served in the Company of Capt. Mose Williams of Easttown, The first & last place I do not now remember, my memory having failed by reason of age & infirmity; the Regiment was commanded by Col. Bailey & Major Nayden both of Bridgewater.
Capt. Williams was from Easttown - I was chiefly at Roxbury, but part of the time our Company was stationed at Dorchester - there we built two forts in one night. I remember Col. Dupper was one of the Officers in our army there, and his bravery in surprising & taking a band of the British Army on Boston Neck. This was in 1775 - The date of 1776 in my declaration was a mistake for 1775.
I further say, that while we were at New York, I aided in building them Stone Batteries, we worked on East River. The term Col. Dupper, who was at Roxbury & Dorchester mentioned above, commanded our boats & I believe the vessels in the harbour - While here I very well remember an incident. One of Gen. Washington's life guards, who was thought guilty of betraying the trust of a guard was hung, there; & just North of the buildings of the City as they then were.
I perfectly remember the transaction - it was the first man I ever saw hung - & I could never since see another hung.
I was born at Easttown in the County of Bristol April 4. 1754 - lived there till fifteen years ago. Then I removed to Lowell in the County of Franklin, where I now live & where I have lived ever since. I do not know whether my will be recorded or not.
I further say, that the above facts were omitted to be stated before, merely by mistake or omission. And I do not know of any one now living who was out with me, in either of said campaigns - or any witness who can testify to the above facts. There was no settled minister in Lowell when I made my former declaration - Lewis Gilbert mark

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Franklin Co. June 20 1833. Personally appeared Lewis Gilbert, subscriber to the above declaration, & well known to me, as a credible witness & a man of unimpeached integrity, whose statements are entitled to full credit; & made oath, in due form of law to the truth of the above declaration.
Before me Roswell Field Justice of the Peace.
I hereby certify, that Roswell Field Esq., before whom the above deposition is taken, is a Justice of the Peace in & for the County of Franklin in this Commonwealth, & that his signature above is genuine.
Greenfield July 3. 1833
Geo. Greenell M.C.

DECLARATION,
IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE BENEFIT OF THE ACT OF CONGRESS OF THE 7TH OF JUNE, 1832.
STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS, } ss. COUNTY OF HAMPSHIRE  Franklin .
ON this Franklin fifteenth day of August personally appeared in open court, before the court of Common Pleas now sitting, Lewis Gilbert a resident of Leominster in the County of Hampshire, and State of Massachusetts, aged seventy seven years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed June 7, 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated.
In the year 1776. I lived at Easton in the County of Plymouth & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and stood as a Minute man, in the Militia. Soon after the alarm created by the battle of Lexington, I went to Roxbury, near Boston, where I enlisted into the Army for the term of eight months, which I served through.
At the expiration of said eight months, I again enlisted into the Continental Army, for the term of one year, into Capt. Brackett's Company, Col. Bayley's Reg't. I went to New York with the Army under Genl. Washington. After remaining a while at New York, a call was made for Artificers, and I was, with some others, transferred to Col. Brewer's Regiment. I acted as a Carpenter. A part of the time I labored with the corps of Artificers, on the East River - and I assisted in putting fascines into the North River near New York - I went up the North river, and helped put fascines in the river near High Bridge - and at the expiration of the year for which I last enlisted, I was regularly discharged at Peekskill, & there turned in my year's equipments which I had received at the commencement of my year's service, when I enlisted as above, and I returned to Easton.
I further say that a little time after the expiration of my year's service in the Continental Army, orders were issued for drafting men in the town of Easton after which I lived, and to excuse me from being drafted, the Capt. & Lieut. of the Militia Company in said Easton gave me a certificate of the fact of my enlistment & service as aforesaid, which certificate is hereto annexed. I had never been out of my possession, & was then signed by them. It is hereto annexed. I never had any written discharge, and I believe that none of the Reg't discharged with me, had any written discharge.
In the winter, the forepart of 1830. I petitioned Congress to grant me a pension, and my petition was laid before a Committee of the House on the subject of Pensions, with the report of my claim. That Committee examined

In the winter, the forepart of 1830. I petitioned Congress to grant me a pension, and my petition was laid before a Committee of the House on the subject of Pensions, with the evidence in support of my claim. That Committee examined my evidence, made a report, accompanied with a bill for granting me a Pension. That report is hereto annexed. Thus have I served one year & eight months in the army of the Revolution. I was born at
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any State, or (if any,) only on that of the agency in the State of
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Attest E. Alvord Clerk
Lewis Gilbert
We, Enos Broad residing in the town of Leverett and Eliphalet S. Darling residing in Leverett hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Lewis Gilbert who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 78 years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
E. S. Darling Enos Broad
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the abovenamed applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that Eliphalet S. Darling who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Justice of the Peace resident in Leverett and that Enos Broad who has also signed the same, is a resident in Leverett and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Attest E. Alvord Clerk
I, Elijah Alvord Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Lewis Gilbert for a pension.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this fifteenth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two
E. Alvord
Clerk.

This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
L. W. B. W. 14786.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
May 12, 1897.
Replying to your request for information concerning Lewis Gilbert, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that he made an application for pension on August 15, 1832, at which time he was 79 years of age and residing in Franklin County, Mass., and his pension was allowed for twenty months' actual service as a private in the Mass. troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Capt. Crocker and Col. Brewer. He enlisted at Easton, Mass.
His widow, Naomi, made application and received a pension for the service of her husband as above set forth.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr. Edwin G. Rude,
Springfield, Mass.

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 14786
Norma Gilbert
Widow of
Lewis Gilbert
Priv Rev. War
Act: Mar 3 rd 1848
Index:—Vol. A , Page 273
[Arrangement of 1870.]

May Mr H
12-1897-History to Edwin G. Rude Springfield Mass.

4847 Massachusetts
Naomi Gilbert widow of Lewis Gilbert decd.
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 2 nd January 1835 of Franklin Co. in the State of MS.
who was a Private in the Comp y commanded by Captain Wacker of the Regt. commanded by Col Brewer in the MS. line for 10 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Mass a at the rate of 100 Dollars 67 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 th day of Jan y 9.
1840 and Sept 9. L. Smalley Mulesburg MS.
Arrears to the 14th of Sept 1839 $233.34
Semi-annual allowance ending March. 33.33
$266.67
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by N. H. Addison Clerk, Book A Vol. 1 st Page 91

Naomi Gilbert Massachusetts
Suspended
See let 28 th Mar 1839 J. L. Smulridge, do. 5 Sept. 1839.
Act 7 July 1838

Lewis Gilbert Mass. Act 7 June 1832. to what time for Per Offici.
Dec 2 Jan. 1835
May 27. 1839
p st that period 14

Timothey Gilbert was born 1717 March 22 Died May 2 1793
Mary Gilbert was born 1786 February 14
Michael Gilbert was born May 30 1745 on Friday Died February 10 1780
Timothey Gilbert was born January 14 Tuesday 1717 vix Dec. 11 1825
Samuel Gilbert was born 1730 February Thursday 1749
Mary Gilbert was born 16 December Monday 1751
Lewis Gilbert was born April 1754 Wednesday
Hulpha Gilbert was born 1740 April 1757 on Sunday
Mary Gilbert was born 5 February 1762 Friday Died December 31 1789
Eunice Gilbert was born 1765 May 1765 Tuesday

Lewis Gilbert was born 1 st April 1754, wednesday Lewis Gilbert died january 2 1855
Naoma Gilbert was born October 17 th 1759
Silvanus Gilbert was born february 28 th 1779 sunday Died february 6 th 1794
Chester Gilbert was born September 1 st monday 1780
Hannah Gilbert was born August 2 nd 1782 thursday
The Birth and Death of asun february 1784
Lucius Gilbert was born June 11 th 1785 saturday
Stephen Gilbert was born May 17 th 1787 thursday

Paul Gilbert was born July 21 1778 Thursday He died the 17th of February in the year 1825
Eunice Gilbert was born Sunday December 18 1791 Monday
Jeremiah Gilbert was born July 21 1794 Thursday
Levin Gilbert was born May 13 1796 Friday
Lucy Gilbert was born May 16 1800 Friday
Almer Gilbert was born April 6 1802 Tuesday
Bethuel Gilbert was born April 23 1804 Monday
1825 1802 3
1802 1796 180 6

Gilbert, Lewis Mass. W 14786

Boston October 19. 6 th 1778 This may certify to Whome it may concern that Mr Lewis Gilbert has Been twelve months in the Contantile Service as a Souldier and was a Volunter out of my company and Engaged in do service in the year 1776
For me Josiah Keith Cap t
Levith Cuth Lieut
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Franklin ss Sept. 25 - 1839
Personally appeared Naomi Gilbert Widow of Lewis Gilbert late of Deerfield in said County deceased and made solemn oath that the annexed Record is the true and genuine family Record of the said Lewis & Naomi, that it is the hand writing of the said Lewis and that it has been kept in the possession of the said Lewis until his decease and of the said Naomi since the decease of the said Lewis
Before me Joseph D Smallidge Justice of the Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Franklin ss
I Elijah Alvord, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, for the county of Franklin, do hereby certify that Joseph Smallidge is a Justice of the Peace in and for said county duly commissioned and qualified; and that the above signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said court at Greenfield, this first day of October A.D. 1839
E. Alvord, Clerk.

I Samuel C. Cutter of Amherst in the County of Hampshire and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Beech Binden
(Depose and say that I am Clerk of the said town of Amherst that I have examined the Records of Marriages of said town, that there is no Record of the Marriage of Lewis Gilbert late of Leominster demanded to Adaline Adams
Sam l C. Cutter
Nov 20 1838
Hampshire ss. Nov 20 - 1838
Personally appeared Samuel C. Cutter above named who is a credible witness and under solemn oath that the foregoing deposition by him subscribed is true
Before me Lucius Rootes Jr. Justice of the Peace

I Deborah Warner of Hadley in the County of Hampshire and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Widow
Depose and say that Naomi Gilbert whose maiden name was Naomi Adams is the Widow of Lewis Gilbert late of Leominster in the County of Franklin and Commonwealth aforesaid - deceased, Pensioner - That they were married by the Rev. David Parsons former Pastor of the Orthodox Church in Amherst in the County of Hampshire - That they were married at the house of Abner Adams of Hunsbury in the County of Franklin, Mother of the said Naomi - That they were married in the latter part of July in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy eight - I further Depose and say that I was present at the wedding and saw the said Lewis and Naomi married
Attest
Joseph L. Smallidge Perses B. Hawley
Deborah X Warner her mark
Hampshire ss Nov 3 rd 1888
Personally appeared Deborah Warner above named, who is a credible witness and made solemn attestation that the foregoing deposition by her subscribed is true
Before me
Israel Scott Justice of the Peace

I Parsons Broad of Leavitt in the County of Franklin and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Depose and say that I was acquainted with Lewis Colbert late of Leavitt aforesaid deceased for some years previous to his decease: that the said Lewis was a pensioner that he died the second day of January eighteen hundred and thirty five: That Naomi Colbert of said Leavitt is the widow of the said Lewis and has never intermarried but still remains a Widow Parsons Broad. Attest Angeline Parker
Franklin ss Nov 3 - 1838 Personally appeared Parsons Broad above named who is a credible Witness and made solemn oath that the foregoing deposition by him subscribed is true. Before me Joseph D. Pillsbury Justice of the Peace

Parson Bread (Deposition)
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Franklin ss
I Elijah Alvord, Register of Probate for the county of Franklin do hereby certify that Joseph L. Smalley is a justice of the Peace for said county; and that the within signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of the Probate Court for said county this eighth day of November A.D. 1838
E. Alvord Reg. Prob.

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
Hampshire ss.
I, Samuel Wells, Clerk of the Judicial Courts of the Commonwealth, for the County of Hampshire, do certify, that Israel Root Esquire, whose signature is affixed to the certificate on the paper hereto annexed, was, at the date thereof, one of the Justices of the Peace, within and for said County, duly commissioned, and acting under the authority of this Commonwealth; and that full faith and credit is and ought to be given to his acts and attestations done in that capacity; and that I am acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Israel Root and believe his signature to said certificate is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas for said Commonwealth, this tenth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine
Samuel Wells Clerk.

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
Hampshire ss.
I, Samuel Wells, Clerk of the Judicial Courts of the Commonwealth, for the County of Hampshire, do certify, that Lucius Boltwood Esquire, whose signature is affixed to the certificate on the paper hereto annexed, was, at the date thereof, one of the Justices of the Peace, within and for said County, duly commissioned, and acting under the authority of this Commonwealth; and that full faith and credit is and ought to be given to his acts and attestations done in that capacity; and that I am acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Lucius Boltwood and believe his signature to said certificate is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas for said Commonwealth, this tenth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine
Samuel Wells Clerk.

LEWIS GILBERT.
DECEMBER 22, 1831.
Mr. HUBBARD, from the Committee on Revolutionary Pensions, made the following
REPORT:
The Committee on Revolutionary Pensions, to whom was referred the petition of Lewis Gilbert, for a pension, report:
That it appears from the statement of the petitioner, under oath, that, in 1776, he enlisted for eight months; that, after the expiration of said term, he again enlisted into the continental army for one year, under Captain Crocker, in Colonel Bailey's regiment: that he marched to New York; that, while at New York, he was transferred to Colonel Brewer's regiment; that he served out the term of his enlistment, and was discharged. The petitioner further states, that after he had served out the year, he was living in Easton, in Massachusetts, and that orders were given for drafting men from the militia in said town; and, to excuse him from being drafted, the Captain and Lieutenant of the militia company gave him a certificate of his former enlistment and services; which certificate, the petitioner alleges has never been out of his possession.
The following is a copy of said certificate:
"Easton, October the 6th, 1778. This may certify, to whom it may concern, that Mr. Lewis Gilbert has been twelve months in the continental service as a soldier; and was a volunteer out of my company, and engaged in said service in the year 1776.
JOSIAH KEITH, Captain. DAVID KEITH, Lieutenant."
This paper has every appearance of being genuine; and the committee do not doubt that it was given to the petitioner at the time it was dated, and for the purpose stated by him. The character of the petitioner for truth and integrity is most clearly proved.
It appears from the testimony of three witnesses, that the petitioner was well known to them; that he had lived a near neighbor to them; and that they had always understood that the petitioner served in the army of the revolution as stated by him.
The petitioner is now over 77 years of age, infirm, and in very indigent circumstances. The committee are of opinion that he is entitled to a pension, and therefore report a bill.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, August 3 d 1833.
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Lewis Gilbert is found on a Muster Roll, of Capt Macey Williams's Company, in Col. Sim e Walker's Regt. where he is allowed, from Mar 2 d . to August 1 st 1775. for services and travel, three months and seven days ms. D. 3 = 7 Ex d . No. Lewis Gilbert claims services under Capt. Mace Williams, the rolls of which are not found in this office. — Edward D. Bangs Ly

We, Enos Broad, aged fifty three years; Luther Broad, aged forty two years, & Lucius Gilbert, aged forty four years, & the son of said Lucius Gilbert; all of Hanover in the County of Franklin; testify & say;
that, we, the two first named being kind a near neighbor of said Lucius Gilbert, for more than thirty years; & the said Lucius having from his birth lived with & near said Lucius, we have always considered that he was in the Continental Service. we have heard him often relate the facts stated above in his deposition; & with much greater particularity; & that we have often heard him converse with other old soldiers on the events & incidents of the war, as well known to him; in which he took a part and we have no doubt he served in the army of the Revolution as he has above stated.
We further testify, that we have known him, for all the time above stated; & that he has always to this time, supported the character of an honest man, & a man of truth. And we further testify, that he is now unable to do any any labor, & has no means of support.
Enos Broad Luther Broad Lucius Gilbert
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Hampshire ss. Feb. 19. 1850 Personally appeared Enos Broad, Luther Broad & Lucius Gilbert, subscribers to the foregoing deposition, well known to me as credible witnesses & respectable citizens, & made oath to the truth of the same. Before me Samuel F. Dickinson justice of the Peace

Levi Pillsbury Deputy Sec.
Washington March 4. 1830
I certify that Samuel F. Dickenson, within named is a justice of the peace for the county of Hampshire in the state of Massa- -chusetts, and that the certificate within scrawled and his signature to the same are in his own proper handwriting
Geo. Greenleaf

Lewis Gilbert.
Declaration amended. Mistake in the first term of record, viz, 1776. Should be 1775 - corrected.
Officers named so far as remembered - all not remembered, through age & loss of memory. Maria Williams improperly spelled for Mary Williams - Col. Bailey , undoubtedly a mistake for Col. Waldo. as Col. Bailey belonged to the next enlistment - The record, certified by the Secretary of State, not re-corr. When the declaration was amended - to aid the recollection of the applicant. This Certificate proves 3 rd & 4 th of the Am.
It is supposed the second term is admitted.
The Papers are authenticated, by placing the seal of the Court, on each joining of the parts - which is understood to be the defect objected to.
Please to include the Pension Certificate, if granted, or otherwise communicate with. Samuel F. Dickinson Arch- t Mass.

Naomi Gilbert
Reason
Application
July 30, 1844.

United States of America. State of Massachusetts, County of Hampshire
Be it known that before me Edward Dickinson a justice of the Peace in & for the County aforesaid, personally appeared Naomi Gilbert now on the in due form of law, that she is the identical person who drew a pension under the Act of the 3 d of March 1843. in account of the Revolutionary Service of her husband, the late Lewis Gilbert, at the rate of sixty six dollars & sixty five cents per annum; that she now makes this affidavit for the purpose of drawing a pension under the Act of Congress passed on the 17 th of June 1844. entitled 'An Act to continue the pensions of certain widows; that she has not intermarried but continues to be a widow; that she now resides in Leverett in the County of Franklin & State of Massachusetts, and has resided there for the space of sixty six years, and that previous thereto she resided in Shutesbury.
Sworn to and subscribed, this thirtieth day of July 1844.
Naomi Gilbert
In presence of
Increase Gilbert
for me Edward Dickinson Justice of the Peace

I certify that the above named Official is personally known to me, and that she is the person indicated who drew a pension as stated by her in the foregoing affidavit.
Edward Dickinson
Justice of the Peace
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
Hampshire ss.
I, Samuel Wells, Clerk of the Judicial Courts of the Commonwealth, for the County of Hampshire, do certify, that Edward Dickinson Esquire, whose signature is affixed to the certificate on the paper hereto annexed, was, at the date thereof, one of the Justices of the Peace, within and for said County, duly commissioned, and acting under the authority of this Commonwealth; and that full faith and credit is and ought to be given to his acts and attestations done in that capacity; and that I am acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Edward Dickinson and believe his signature to said certificate
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the Supreme Judicial Court for said Commonwealth, this fifth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty four.
Samuel Wells
Clerk.

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7 July 1838
James Merrill Esquire Commissioning Justice Washington City D.C.
free
Shelburne Mass Jan 19 1832

Shutesbury Jan. 14-1839
Dear Sir I enclose the papers relative to the claims of Naomi Gilbert to a pension - If further evidence is necessary or there is a deficiency please inform me what -
Yours &c Joseph L. Snellings

Abner Gilbert (Deposition)

I Abner Gilbert of Devitt in the County of Franklin and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Depose and say Lewis Gilbert deceased of said Town in said County Formerly of the said Abner was a Pensioner, that the said Lewis Gilbert died the second day of January eighteen hundred and thirty five: that Naomi Gilbert of Devitt in said County is the Widow of the said Lewis Gilbert that she has never intermarried but still remains the Widow of the said Lewis Gilbert — Abner Gilbert Attest Angeline Parker
Franklin ss Nov. 3 - 1838 Personally appeared Abner Gilbert above named who is a credible Witness, and made solemn oath that the foregoing deposition by him subscribed is true
Before me Joseph L. Smallledge Justice of the Peace Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Franklin ss. I Elijah Alvord Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said county do hereby certify that Joseph L. Smallledge is a Justice of the Peace for said county; and that the above signature, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said court this eighth day of November A.D. 1838
E. Alvord Clerk

Maps: June 28 1841 Schuylkill River June 20th
James A. Smith Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Shutesbury Jun. 20 - 1839
Sir.
The Church Records of the Marriage of Lewis & Noomi G. Gort have been burned. I am informed by the son of the Clergyman who married them - The family Records of the said Noomi contains only the births of the said Lewis & Noomi & Children - a copy of which I forward you -
Yours &c
Joseph L. Snellidy

Aug 8 th 1844
Mrs. Aaron Gilbert Anna Smith
Act 1843.
James L. Williams Esq Commonpleas of Cuyahoga Washington City

Albany Aug. 3. 1844.
James L. Edwards Esq. Sir:
I enclose you Prescriptions of of Anna Smith & Naomi Gilbert which you will please examine at your earliest convenience, and send me the certificates.
Yours resp.
Edward Dickinson

17436 Lewis Telford
Hon Geo Greenough Jr Grateful Mrs

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Lewis Gilbert which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes
II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes
III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so?
IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes
V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? yes
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? only in part. Has not given the names of the officers under whom he served in 1776—
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes
X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? Three Citizens
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? No
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? No
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? No
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? No
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? No
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
‡ QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
‡ QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
¶ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
He should apply to E. K. Bangs Esq. for evidence of his first term of service —

Shutesbury Oct. 11 - 1839
James L Edwards Dear Sir, I forward you enclosed the Records of the family of Lewis & Naomi Gilbert - The two first pages are the family Records of the mother of the said Lewis - I was impossible to separate them - An answer as soon as the question of Piousan shall have been decided would relieve the suspense of the Widow -
Yours &c
Joseph L Severy

45 45 Naomi Gilbert Napakumt
admitted P 20 m p 66 66 / 100 Cap brocker Col, Brown Mass.
died 2 nd Jan y 1835
Act 7 July 1838
Joseph L. Smallidge Shutesbury Mass

Naomi Gilbert
$66.66
6) 2953 Aug 4/43
66 March 30/43.
Mep.
N. Gilbert
June Gilbert Lowenstein Mission Washington City D.C.
F. J. Smallpage Shutebury Mass.

Naomi Gilbert
$66. 66
6) 2953 Aug 4/43 Shutesbury Aug 10/43
6) March 20/43 Mep. N. Gilbert
James L. Edwards Rosenbaum Russian Washington City D. C.
L. Smalley Shutesbury Mass.

State of Massachusetts ss
County of Franklin ss
On this twenty nine the day of July
A.D. 1843 Personally appeared before me Joseph L. Merrill Esquire one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the said County of Franklin Naomi Gilbert a resident in Leominster in said County of Franklin aged eighty three years who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the Provision made by the Act of Congress passed on the third day of March A.D. 1843 Granting pensions to widows of persons who served in or during the Revolutionary War
That she is the widow of Lewis Gilbert who was a private in the Militia
The names of the Officers & Regiment or Corps in which he served she has forgotten that she received a pension the annual amount of which was sixty six dollars & sixty six cents under the Act of July 7 A.D. 1838 - She further declares that she is a widow no record and subscription in the name of Lewis Gilbert day & year above written
Attest Lucy G. Reed
State of Massachusetts ss
County of Franklin ss
July 27 - 1843
The person above represented to be the widow of Lewis Gilbert who is personally known to me and is a credible person and made oath to the truth of the above Declaration by her subscription
Before me Joseph L. Merrill Justice of the Peace
Franklin ss Dec. 18 - 1843
I hereby certify that Naomi Gilbert who has signed and made oath to the above Declaration is personally known to me to be the widow of Lewis Gilbert deceased of Leominster in said County of Franklin & that she drew a pension under the Act of July 7 - 1838
Joseph L. Merrill Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Franklin ss.
I Henry Chapman, Clerk of the Judicial Courts of the Commonwealth, for the County of Franklin, do certify that Joseph S. Smallbridge Esquire, whose signature is affixed to the certificate pro  the certificate pro this paper there annexed was, at the date thereof, one of the Justices of the Peace within and for said County, duly commissioned and acting under the authority of this Commonwealth; & that full faith and credit is and ought to be given to his acts & attestations done in that capacity: and that I am acquainted with the hand writing of the said Joseph, & believe his signature to said certificates is genuine.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the Supreme Judicial Court, for said Commonwealth. this 29th day of July in the Year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred & forty three.
H Chapman. Clerk.

Springfield, Mass. April 15 th , 1894.
U.S. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Wm G.
Dear Sir I would acknowledge your favor of 10 th inst with information regarding Lewis Gilbert a Revolutionary soldier.
As the locations and dates you mention do not indicate that you find the Lewis Gilbert of whom I desire information I would request that you find record if possible of Lewis Gilbert of Leverett, Mass. born 1754. died at Leverett Jan'y 2, 1835. - Pension was paid his widow Naomi Adams Gilbert of Leverett until her death Nov. 13 th , 1846. Kindly inform me regarding the length of his service - his original enlistment was at Easton, Mass in 1775. and oblige - Yours truly Edwin G. Rude.